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The best kitchen gadgets which our GH cookery team use in their own homes
Our cookery writers share their personal favourite tools.
Our Good Housekeeping Cookery Team are true experts in the kitchen, regularly using a whole range of tools and gadgets to create delicious dishes.
Whether generating tried and tested recipes in the GH test kitchen or cooking for friends and family in their own homes, the GH team have a wealth of experience in what works, and what doesn't.
One of GH Cookery Editor Emma Franklin's top picks is her Crockpot.
"I actually have three cookers at home and Crockpot is the only one I use for personal use," she says. "The digital model is so easy to just set and go, and if your timings go askew it automatically switches to a ‘keep warm’ function so you can come home to a hot dinner."
GH Cookery Writer Alice Shields is also a Crockpot fan, while she sings the praises of her Zyliss knife set, which the cookery team bought for her as a birthday present after it impressed her in the GHI's best knife test.
"I really like the lightweight feel and handling and the fact they come with blade guards means you can keep them safely in your kitchen drawer," she added.
Here, we've asked each member for the best kitchen gadgets they couldn't live without, including the key reasons they love each one so much.
Find out which handy tool makes everything from breadcrumbs to curry paste, discover the professional grater that works in every recipe, and check out the storage containers that stack well and never stain...
Crock-pot Crock-Pot Digital Slow Cooker
Pros
- It’s so easy to just set and go
- If your timings go askew it automatically switches to a ‘keep warm’ function
- The bowl and lid are dishwasher safe
Cons
lakeland Zyliss Comfort 6-Piece Kitchen Knife Set
Pros
- Lightweight feel and handling
- Blade guards mean they can be stored safely
- Range of sizes and types in set
Cons
Joseph Joseph Nest Measure Measuring Cups
Pros
- Stack together nicely
- Snap together handles for easy storage
- Well designed and stylish
Cons
Cuisinart SG20 Electric Spice and Nut Grinder
Pros
- Really good for grinding spices and nuts
- It works a treat for coffee beans
- It's dishwasher safe
Cons
Nutribullet 600 Series
Pros
- Great for small tasks like making breadcrumbs or curry paste
- Less mess than using a full blender
- Easy to clean
Cons
Lakeland InstantPot Duo Crisp & Air Fryer Multicooker
Pros
- It's a slow, pressure cooker and rice cooker with extra specific functions
- An electric model feels more ‘in control’ than stove top versions
- A friendly and super-active Facebook group for InstantPot users
Cons
Pros
- Really good quality
- Non-stick
- Drains well in the dishwasher (so no pool of water in the handle)
Cons
Joseph Jospeph Index Chopping Board Set
Pros
- They neatly fit into a cupboard
- The holder prevents the boards from falling over
- Organised to easily separate meat, vegetables and more
Cons
Lakeland My Kitchen Silicone Coated Mini Cooking Spatula
Pros
- Spatulas get more use in the kitchen than wooden spoons
- Silicone spatulas are the most flexible
- These smaller ones come in very handy
Cons
Nisbets Microplane Premium Grater and Zester
Pros
- This is the grater we use in the test kitchen (and at home)
- Perfect for zesting citrus fruits
- Great for finely grating fresh ginger
Cons
Pros
- It's a safe and easy way to prep an avo
- Dishwasher safe
- Seems gimmicky, but it really works
Cons
Lakeland KitchenAid Artisan 175 Stand Mixer
Pros
- Great for making large cakes or lots of icing
- Does the work for you so it frees time for other tasks
- Variety of stylish colours
Cons
Pyrex Cook & Freeze Set of 3 Glass Rectangular Dishes with plastic lids
Pros
- Oven and dishwasher safe
- They don't stain
- Stack nicely and make the fridge look decluttered
Cons
Mermaid Samuel Groves Hard Anodised Aluminium Baking Tray
Pros
- A special extra hard coating that makes them non-stick
- Super durable and don’t buckle in a hot oven
- Comes with a lifetime guarantee
Cons
Pros
- Sturdy, not flimsy
- Only one I've found that actually works
- Great value
Cons
Bethan is Features Editor at Good Housekeeping, working across the magazine and website. You’ll spot her writing longer reads and interviews as well as lifestyle news, and perhaps chatting with a celeb or two. Otherwise, she’s usually off on a run or road-tripping around unusual places.
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